IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management Vastrapur Answered Questions

To apply for the MBA in Food and Agri Business Management at IIM Ahmedabad, candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. They can check the official IIMA website for the application process and deadlines.

The candidate needs to pay for the following components in the MBA in Food and Agri Business Management course at IIM Ahmedabad:
1. Programme Fee: INR 34.15 Lacs (for SSH candidates) or INR 36.20 Lacs (for MSH candidates)
2. Cost of International Immersion Programme (IIP): excluded from the programme fee
3. Utilities such as electricity, telephone, laundry, sports/gym subscription: additional and to be paid as per usage charges

There will be no counselling sessions for admission to the MBA in Food and Agri Business Management at IIM Ahmedabad. The admissions process is based on a candidate's CAT score, academic background, work experience, and other criteria as specified by the institute.

The total fee of MBA in Food and Agri Business Management offered at IIM Ahmedabad is not available. However, the total fee for PGPX is INR 34.15 Lacs for SSH candidates opting for SSH (Single Accommodation) and 36.20 Lakhs for MSH candidates opting for MSH (Married Student Housing) plus cost of International Immersion Programme (IIP) excluding travel and stay related expenses.

The admission criteria for MBA in Food and Agri Business Management at IIM Ahmedabad for reserved category students are as follows:
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines, with at least 45% marks or equivalent CGPA for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category.
The candidate must have a valid CAT score.
The selection process includes a Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) process, which will be conducted in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, and New Delhi only.

A candidate should pursue a stream in Agriculture or Allied Agriculture to be eligible for admission to the MBA in Food and Agri Business Management at IIM Ahmedabad. The acceptable disciplines include Agricultural Biotechnology, Agricultural Entomology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology, Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Statistics, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science/Technology, Horticulture including Vegetables and Floriculture, Agricultural Engineering, and Fisheries.

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad provides placements for MBA in Food and Agri Business Management. The institute has a strong track record of placing its students in top companies across various domains such as agri-inputs and supply chain management, food processing and FMCG, agri-finance and consulting, and the rapidly growing agri-tech ecosystem. Many FABM alumni have also emerged as pioneering entrepreneurs who are reshaping India's food systems with innovation and purpose-driven ventures.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during MBA in Food and Agri Business Management at IIM Ahmedabad. These include utilities such as electricity, telephone, laundry, sports/gym subscription which are to be paid as per usage charges. Additionally, the cost of International Immersion Programme (IIP) excluding travel and stay related expenses is also an overhead expense.